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Newspaper

Cairns Post

Location

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Date

Aug 22, 1931

Page

8

Big petals announce at Tropical Theatrical finale

The Tropical Theater hosts a crowded night with reviews of "The Hume" and "The Cunquer toe Hadiite" among other vaudeville and feature acts. Cast includes Wallace Beery, Ro ry Mestglemery, and Fay Wray in leads, with auxiliary performances and a colonial era themed sequence. Local notes list theater plans and matinee details.

Aemmy Tavibs Cester Marrs Wallace Beery Rory Mestglemery Fries Aed Fermene Leda Hyass Wilewe Jaed Clary George Manan Gern Pew Cape Turkey Elle If Kemper Detaliy Cannes Ana Tnt Grendur Loye Laxary Cherage Sam Pius XI Irmerer Taream the Tiger Palace Pittard and Diack’s

Palace and Gaiety. The Congseriog: er ae

Fragmented text details a theatrical program at a palace and gaiety venue with references to interludes, performers, and a late notable figure. The readable lines suggest a seating or program listing with names, stages, and the Metont yoo dw the bawe Pil th oe Was we fle Nore Petite cee homers.

Unclear Eye Symptom Report From Fragmented Note

Fragmented OCR text hints at eye symptoms and strain but readability is limited. The passage mentions early signs and varying effects on vision, with references to stress and potential eye strain. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable individuals are present.

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Country Party and New Englanders Agree in Sydney

Delegates representing over 100 centers attended the Sydney gathering of the Limited Country Movements and the Country Party. They reached a unanimous decision to allow representation of the Country Movements on the Country Party council, with leaders arguing it would strengthen the party for the next Parliament.

Country Party Sydney Country Movements Smpport Sion Braxner Bestia Tr Colin Sinclair Charles Hardy Tssed

METHODIST v ST ANDREW S A PREVIEW OF A LOCAL GAME

A scheduled match between METHODIST and ST ANDREW S is set for today at Possharp court. The Methodist lineup includes W E Sermon E Kemp and EMI V Em Nunchard with R Knowles, while St Andrew s features Mesdames Symons Scholz Wimehart Mine Schnie and A Sy mons feape with T Collis A Nicholls and A Scheie.

Texnie St Andrew's Clos Satwedlay Possharp St. Andrew's Court Mesdames Symons Scholz Wimehart Mine Schnie A. Symons Feape T. Collis A. Nicholls A. Scheie W. E. Sermon E Kemp Emi V.em Nunchard R. Knowles

Palmer Wins Points Victory in Trisbane Boxing Bout

Ambrose Palmer of Illinois defeated Hertan Bundren in a disputed scoring decision amid aggressive exchanges. Referees endorsed Palmer’s work, with spectators noting the Australian display and a clash over the officiating as the bout concluded.

Trisbane Ambrose Palmer Hertan Bundren Sodrney Toonight Palmer Laele Perumi

New Manager Appointment at Agricultural Bank

LRISBANE August. Mr Quine enters as Waanacey of the Agricultural Bank replacing Mr A Deshent who moves to the Land Court Act. McQuoidling’s post to be filled by Mrouka senior inspector. Quod brings long service since 1897 with Department of Agriculture and land settlement work. Minister W A Deacon hails Quine as a key authority in Australian agriculture.

Lrisbane Quine Astculture Waanacey Agricultural Bank A. Deshent Land Court Mc Quiodling Mrouka Agrientiere Rockhamptae Groim Merovks Quuntine Department Agriculture I 11S W. A Deacon Win Australia Department

Innisfail Scheme Debts Are Addressed At Monthly Meeting

Innisfail August 20 the Johnstone Shire Council announced that electric light collections for the past two months totaled 632.43 outstanding and two absentees were listed among electricity debtors. The balance was small. receivers warned payment would cut power. Councillor Harris urged strict collection with the scheme. The Clerk said no bad debts, except a Chinese man deemed insolvent who owed £1 7 but had a £41 deposit already.

Innisfail Johnstone Shire Peante Harris

Grafton Hotel Value Promoted by Local Ad

Robinson's Crown Hotel in Graton claims to offer Grafton's best hotel value with modern appointments and comprehensive service. Graton, growing popular with tourists, sits in a scenic area of the Commonwealth and is accessible by rail road or air.

Robinson's Crown Hotel Graton Grafton Gralton Commonwealth

Visitors from Cairns Attend Brisbane Concert Tour

Dir. and Mrs PLC H L Tuth erford leave for Brisbane visiting Cairns. C Brown and Mrs SM late on Sunday tag taped, staying at St Hides Hotel. Mrs W H L Young (Cairns) accompanied them, has returned to town. Monday and Tuesday packed houses. Concert to be held in the Hibernian Hall.

Plc HL. Tutherford Brisbane Cairns C. Brown W. HL. Young Hontay Hibernian Fall

Cairns State School Carnival dances into record books

Girls danced in the State School carnival at the Aquiric Hall Cairns with a grand march and a thrilling after party. A wonderful supper was prepared by the ladies connected with the event.

St Paul's Presbyterian Women’s Guild Sale Final Totals

A St Pauls Presbyterian Church Women’s Guild vestry meeting finalized the annual sale of work results. President Mrs Wilson Krein chaired as reports were given. Totals include stalls and prizes with cake winners named: Fruit cake Mrs Wilen Tryin, Sandwich cake Mrs F Fatful, Coffee cake Mrs J Kenny.

St Paul's Presbsterian Church Women's Guild Wilson Krein Rand Wilem Tryin F. Fatful D. Bell J. Kenny

Cairns Benevolent Society Holds Monthly Meeting

In Council Chambers yesterday the Cairns Benevolent Society met with attendees including Mesdames Allanachave Murray Donaldson Parker and Strange. Apologies were read from Matron Edwards and others. The group discussed cases and clothing donations, thanked supporters, and noted eleven bundles of etching and aid to 11 families. Expenditure totaled £16 15s 7d. Patrons named: Butcher Marsh tracer Rolfe & Son or Dunn & Co ams hiker P Hynes. Two dances are planned with dates to be announced.

Sry Cairns Benevolent Soiety Allanchave Murray Donaldson Parker Strange Edwards Menderso Gargett Miss |Ihes Pee Hastings Reed Kipps J. Stewart Butcher Marsh Tracer Rolfe A Son Dunn & Coams Hiker P. Hynes

Mareeba Social News Update from August 19

Mareeba social notes report Mrs Chas Moore and family leaving for Sydney via Canberra with Mr Moore as far as Cairns. Students Dutton Newton Davies return to Cairns High School after holidays. Miss A McElhinney visiting Mareeba from Carns. Mr Alan Tracey to marry in Cairns next Monday. Nurse Mair of Atherton Hospital visited Mareeba. Mr A K Lawson visiting Southern Queensland. Mrs Bailey and club members stay as guests of Miss Isinnes. TULLY event Aug 21 notes juvenile fancy dress for Anglican Church Building Fund proceeds. Rev Brown attended. event run by J Butler MLC. Prizes listed for best dresses and most original character.

Chas. Moore Canberra Sydney Moore Cairns Stratemann Dutton Newton Davies Cairns High School A. McElhinney Mareeba Carns Alan Tracey Mair Atherton District Hospital

Vale- dictory farewell for Mr Parkinson in Cairns

On Thursday afternoon the Cairns District Railway office gathered to bid farewell to E. Parkinson Maintenance Engineer, transferred to Maryborough. The gathering praised his conscientious work, knowledge of the district, and leadership, with the Star presenting a fountain pen memento and best wishes for his future.

E. Parkison Maryborough Parkinson Cairns Whale Olson Parkingm Parkion

Watersiders License Case at Sydney Court

In Sydney on August 21 the Chief Justice issued an order nisi for a writ of mandamus to compel the licensing officer at Townsville and Lucinda Point to show cause why a waterside license should not be granted to C. Tabusom for work on the wharves at Lucinda Point. Affidavits claim the license application and renewal were unlawfully held. the grounds cited that Tabusom was not a member of the Watersiders Federation. The returnable date is September 25 in Melbourne. the case is a test, with several applications depending on its outcome.

Sydney HK Court Townsville Lucinda Point Watersides’p C. Tabusom Lucinds Point Br Watersiders’ Federation Melbourne

Excursion to Green State from Steen Island on Merinds

Advertisement details a vessel Merinds leaving the wooden wharf beside Aquanic Halls at 1 afternoon for Green state, returning 6 50 pm, Sunday 2 10 am. Tourists will be rowed ashore with the lass bowens oats to view the Great Barrier Reel coral growth, then return to Steen Island.

Hayles Merinds Green State Steen Island Reet Great Barrier Pam

Cairns Choral Society Sees Successful Concert

The Cairns Choral Society held a well received recital at Hobernian Hall, featuring an immersive program from overtures to final chorus. Notable soloists and the Lyric Orchestra delivered strong performances, with selections including Poet and Peasant, The Blue Danube Waltz, and the chorus finale Stirring the audience to acclaim.

Cairns Hobernian Hall Gibert Sullyan Strauss Rieke Staton Boyle WP. Hohenhouse W. Hayles R. Glamnghard Messrs J. Cougan A McKenne G. W. Terns A. Davis Lyre Orchestra Istrumentalists Lasy Sher Wr J Bowes Botien St Paul G. Humphrey. Newbery W. Dustan Owen Land of Roses Darga Page Toni Devon Mra. J. Donnell Fis M- Dolaney

Edmonton Men's Hockey Club Faces Ramblers at Kilmento

The Godlowinn will represent Edmonton against the Ramblers at Kilmento on Saturday at 3 p.m. Players listed include V. Collinson, G. Mann, J. Valwori, D. Deacon, J.Clarke, Weston, A Stokes, G. Collinson, H. Ray, A. McHardie, E. Barr.

Godlowinn Edmontom Ramblers Kilmento V. Collinson G Mann J. Valwori D. Deacon J.clarke Weston A Stokes G. Collinson H. Ray A.’ Mc Hardie E. Barr

Unclear Speech Leads to Mixed Impression at Meeting

The speaker faced a disordered transcript as he thanked colleagues and hinted at future health and employment prospects. Applause followed his rise, yet he did not confirm plans, leaving attendees uneasy about friendship and amicable numbers among employers.

Parkinsim Cairmith Ty Thanlove

Ladies and Children's Shoes On Sale Today

A crowded advert lists multiple shoe styles with sizes and special today prices. Ladies and children’s options include canvas bar sandals, patent 1-bar shoes, brown calf walking shoes, dark tan kid court shoes, felt slippers, and maid’s patent slippers, with marked discounts and limited sizes.

Men's Footwear Specials for Today in Store

Men receive boxed calf welting and patent shoes with welt soles and square toe, a special price of 12/11, plus box calf derby boots with round toe in sizes 6 to 9 and waterproof features, all reduced to 12/6 per pair.

Lowered Prices in Men's Clothing for Versatile Wardrobe

A variety of men s garments offered at sale prices including white cotton rib knit singlets in multiple sizes, navy cotton jacky inglets, cotton and wool singlets, brown cotton singlets, white cotton singlets for big sizes, dancing shoes with patent laces, tweed trousers and serge trousers, khaki drill trousers, striped tannelette pyjama suits, striped cotton pyjama pants, hat stock, and accessories like leather soles, earset rubber heels, silk and lisle socks, cashmere socks, tourist shirts, and affordable soaps. Notable items include navy Ipswich serge trousers and fine black cashmere socks with reduced prices today.

NAVY Jacky Howe Sien Colgate

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TRY Cairns Ta Aaa Mazlins Saas Wembe Janity Bond Astri Mazlins Ltd Corner Lake Tropical Theatre Evestraln Kuranda Pure Milk and Food CO Sheridan Street Cal NEW Englanders Methodist Boxing Bundren Agricu Tural Bank MR. Quodling Ravenshoe Lindsey Progeletor Vavate Presbyterian Women's Guild Cairns Benevolent Society Mareeba Social News MR. Parkinson Wee Watersiders’ License Cairns Choral Society Due of Edmonton Mayheonght Hetad Ure Sane Kelly's Jantzen Speirl Dunlop-Perdrian Chilren Dunlop- Perdrian Albert Wim Ee RA Kelly Cairns
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